Which nerve block is best for hip replacement pain?

NCT ID NCT07232173

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ain Shams University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two types of nerve blocks—PENG and SFIC—for pain control in 100 adults undergoing hip replacement surgery. The goal was to see which block provides faster and better pain relief. Both techniques are used to reduce the need for opioids and improve recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: nerve block procedure (PENG block or suprainguinal fascia iliaca compartment block)
What this could lead to: If one block proves clearly better, it could become the preferred method for managing pain during hip replacement, reducing opioid use and speeding recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both techniques are already in use, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hip fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANESTHESIA NERVE BLOCK

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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